September 05
Central African Republic: Appointment of Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro
Agenzia Fides
The Holy Father has appointed the Reverend Victor Hugo Castillo Matarrita, M.C.C.J., until now provincial of the Comboni Missionaries in Central Africa, as bishop of Kaga-Bandoro,… Read more »
Rwanda: Explore Six Premier Scholarships, Grants for Rwandan Students, Innovators
New Times
September is here, and beyond the usual back-to-school buzz, those in academia are launching applications for various programs. With rising costs on everyone's minds, The New Times… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali Mayor Urges Taxi-Moto Riders to Help Keep City Clean
New Times
Moto riders in the City of Kigali were on Wednesday, September 4, urged to enhance personal hygiene and maintain the city's cleanliness by adhering to the city's sanitation… Read more »
Rwanda: South Sudan - Rwandan Peacekeepers Decorated With UN Medals
New Times
Rwandan peacekeepers serving under the United Nations mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were decorated with UN medals on Thursday, September 5, in recognition of their service. Read more »
Cameroon: Ekep Nkwelle - Tapping the Spiritual Source
Afropop
One of the most memorable moments for us this year at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal was the chance to see and hear 25-year old, Cameroonian-American jazz singer… Read more »
Africa: Kagame Joins Africa, China Leaders in 2024 Focac Summit Opening Ceremony
New Times
President Paul Kagame on Thursday, September 5, joined leaders from the continent and from China for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)… Read more »
Rwanda: PM Ngirente, Rockefeller's Food Initiative Boss Discusses Boosting School Feeding Programme
New Times
Integrating fortified whole grains into school meals to provide nutritious food for children was part of discussions between Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Roy Steiner, the… Read more »
September 04
Congo-Kinshasa: Mpox in Eastern DRC Just Another Challenge Amid Torrent of Problems
MSF
Dr Tejshri Shah, General Director of MSF and a paediatrician specialising in infectious diseases, recently returned from North Kivu, an eastern province of Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: SA's HIV Burden a Concern As New Mpox Strain Spreads in DRC - but Much Still Unknown
spotlight
The African Centre for Disease Control and World Health Organization have raised the alarm following a drastic uptick in mpox cases. This surge is being driven by a new strain of… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: What Do Deaths in Makala Prison Reveal About DR Congo's Justice System? [analysis]
New Times
Prison Centrale de Makala in DR Congo's capital Kinshasa, built for 1,500 prisoners but currently holding almost 15,000 inmates, was the scene of an unprecedented tragedy at 2am on… Read more »
Tanzania/Ethiopia: Tanzania and Ethiopia in Stalemate, Libya Held by Rwanda in Qualifiers
CAF
Tanzania and Ethiopia kicked off their 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualification campaign with a goalless draw in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday. Read more »
Africa: Kigali - First-Ever International Vaccine Institute Vaccinology Course in Africa Kicks Off
New Times
The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with the University of Rwanda, has organised a five-day International Vaccinology Course, taking place simultaneously in… Read more »
Angola: Angola Tracks Mpox On Border With DRC
ANGOP
Health authorities in the border municipality of Luau (Moxico, Angola) installed a health checkpoint on the border with Dilolo, Lualaba province, Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Is the World's Largest Producer of Cobalt - How Control By Local Elites Can Shape the Global Battery Industry [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The mineral-rich Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is often portrayed as a victim of exploitation by China, the US and Europe in their competition for its minerals, which are… Read more »
Rwanda: BPR Bank Rwanda Engages Entrepreneurs, Empowers SMEs With Key Financial Insights
New Times
BPR Bank Rwanda hosted a session at Norrsken House Kigali, on Tuesday, September 3, designed to facilitate conversations with entrepreneurs and encourage the exchange of ideas and… Read more »
Angola: One Killed and 36 Injured in a Bus Accident in Cuanza Sul Province
ANGOP
At least one person died and 36 others were injured as a result of a road accident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, in the commune of Gangula, municipality of… Read more »
Rwanda: Long-Awaited Driving Tests Using Automatic Transmission Vehicles to Begin Monday
New Times
Rwanda National Police (RNP) Department of Testing and Licensing has announced that driving tests using automatic transmission vehicles will begin on Monday, September 9. Read more »
Rwanda: Sacred Love - A Love Story Drawn From a Global Perspective
New Times
Rwandan movie enthusiasts are bracing for the upcoming release of "Sacred Love," a film that not only entertains but also educates, challenging viewers to rethink their… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Things to Know About Green City Kigali Project
New Times
The City of Kigali on Tuesday, September 3, announced the completion of the graphic design of the "Green City Kigali" project, which will be built in Kinyinya Sector, beginning in… Read more »
Rwanda: Is Eating Healthy, Nutritious Foods Becoming a Costly Affair?
New Times
As the world convenes in Rwanda for the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFS Forum) to discuss practical ways of transforming African food systems by unleashing their full potential, one… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayumba Retires From Professional Football At 31
New Times
Defender Soter Kayumba has called time on professional football at the age of 31. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Troops Renovate Mozambican School
New Times
The Rwandan Security Forces (RSF)in Mozambique, through Task Force Battle Group 3, on Wednesday, September 4, handed over five renovated classrooms to Nacololo Primary School in… Read more »
Rwanda: How Empowering Police Officers Amplifies Breast Cancer Awareness Campaigns
New Times
The recent opportunity to engage with 500 policewomen and men in Rwanda was not just a breakthrough for BCIEA's awareness campaign, but a significant amplification of our core… Read more »
Rwanda: BK Academy Welcomes 26 Graduates in Third Cohort of Entry-Level Training
New Times
Level Training Programme at BK Academy was launched on Wednesday, September 4, at BK's Masoro Branch in the Kigali Special Economic Zone. Read more »
Rwanda: Why We Urgently Need an Ai Act and a Regulatory Agency
New Times
Just as I was relaxing on my veranda, trying to catch up with what has been happening in the showbiz world, I stumbled upon a video of an RDF soldier making some 'statements.' Read more »